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We supply Starboard board with our added value pack



 

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The voice of experience; 26 year of supplying and repairing windsurfing boards has given us a unique insight into how boards are constructed. It is with this knowledge that we confidently choose to stock the board we do. Our knowledge of board construction in the retail industry is second to none and we can help you make an informed decision regarding your next board.

From
£699

Included in the Blue Chip Starboard Added Value Pack :

Board bag : This will help protect and maintain the value of your new board
Free delivery to UK mainland : If you can't come and collect, we will get your new board to you


We supply the Rio with a Free Board Bag but a second fin is not required with this board.
We also stock the following fin styles:

Impact Wave

Freestyle

Freeride

Freerace

Race

Weed

Model Volume
(litres)
Length
(cm.)
Width
(cm.)
Tail Width
(cm.)
Weight
Tufskin (kg.)
Sail range
(Msq)
Fin Fin box    
Rio L

215

290

85.0

67.2

14.6

2.0-9.50

Drake Shallow 410 FRN +
Clipperbox Daggerboard 570

Deep Tuttle+Clipperbox

£749
Rio M

195

275

80.5

58.7

14.3

2.0-9.55

Shallow 410 FRN +
Clipperbox Daggerboard 570

Deep Tuttle+Clipperbox

£729
Rio S

175

269

76.0

56.2

14.1

2.0-9.50

Shallow 410 FRN +
Clipperbox Daggerboard 570

Deep Tuttle+Clipperbox

£699
Tufskin weights +-6%.

Blue Chip supplies from stock the
fantastic Rio package including a 5.5 rig for just £869


Click here to see the complete Fat Face Rio board
& 5.5 sail package
  

Complete with Ride Rig pack Rio 150 from £1095 - sail size 4.5, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.5 - Pre-Preg carbon mast + Freeride boom
Complete with Ride Rig pack Rio 205 from £1115 - sail size 4.5, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.5 - Pre-Preg carbon mast + Freeride boom
Complete with Ride Rig pack Rio 225 from £1135 - sail size 4.5, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.5 - Pre-Preg carbon mast + Freeride boom



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    Ride rig package                           Flash
  • Just £376 for a complete RIDE rig when purchased with any Starboard or Tabou board

  • 4.5, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 or 7.5

  • Advantage Pre-preg carbon mast

  • Freeride Boom

  • Rope Set including uphaul

  • Complete deck plate

  • Mast extension

4.5 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.5
£376 £385 £390 £401 £404
  • Just £401 for a complete Flash rig when purchased with any Starboard or Tabou board

  • 4.8, 5.4, 6.0, 6.3, , 6.8 or 7.4

  • Advantage carbon mast

  • Freeride Boom

  • Rope Set including uphaul

  • Complete deck plate

  • Mast extension

4.8 5.4 6.0 6.3 6.8 7.4
£401 £408 £411 £426 £433 £442

The Rio is all about windsurfing for everyone, everywhere and everytime. Its unique design makes it great for first-timers, great for some lightwind fun and for all-round windsurfing.

Whether you are an advanced rider or a beginner, whether you're looking for a simple light wind board or an all-wind board, the Rio is the easy choice.

It glides effortlessly - the Rio's extended length and slender rockerline lets it glide on a long waterline, giving it more longitudinal stability and glide in light winds.

It gets planing easily and quickly - with its wide tail design, the board transitions quickly and smoothly into planing mode as the wind picks up.

It's easy to learn on - with its relatively wide shape, the Rio is extremely stable, making it easy for beginners to learn the basics and progress from there. The 57cm long daggerboard makes the board track upwind.

It's easy to progress on - the special contour deck design with footstraps close to the board's centerline makes it extremely easy and comfortable to step into the footstraps as you progress and start to sail with more power in the sail.

It offers high performance for advanced riders - the longer, narrower shape combined with the inboard heel-recesses and a soft daggerboard allows the board to power upwind off the leeward rail.

·          Longer nose with a longer, lower rocker - for more longitudinal stability and more glide

·          Integrated nose protector

·          Tail cutaways improve speed and acceleration

·          Extra-wide tails offer easier and earlier planing

·          Side-cuts improve fin drive and release

·          New Daggerboard 570 and Clipperbox III daggerboard system

·          Multiple insert positions offer tuning options for entry level/ intermediate/advanced riders

·          Centre carry handle

·          Nose carry handle for convenience.

·          EVA-Tufskin construction

·          Long, wide outlines with extra volume in the rail midesection for additional stability

·          Full 2mm EVA deck

The Rio's special features

  • A full EVA deck for total comfort - an original Starboard innovation.
  • Contour Deck design
  • Built in Tufskin for maximum durability
  • Integrated nose protector for extra protection against mast impacts.
  • Third generation Clipperbox system - it's the easiest and most functional daggerboard system ever. Its clip system is super smooth and easy to operate, it's totally sand-proof, strong and reliable.
  • Unique daggerboard box rubber lips system - they're back-plated with L-shaped plastic strips. This totally prevents any water from gushing through the daggerboard case when the daggerboard is retracted and board is planing.

Summary:

  • The All-Wind windsurfer
  • Contour Deck design makes it extremely easy to progress on
  • Contour Deck design makes it extremely easy to windsurf using the footstraps
  • Extra-long for extra glide
  • Wide and stable for beginners
  • Smooth and fast for lightwind freeriding fun
Powerful upwind performance for advanced riders who like the thrill of railing up

 

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